The Chartered Institute for the management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) is the guardian of a single professional and apprenticeship standards framework for the sport and physical activity sector- outlining the minimum knowledge, skills and behaviour an individual must understand and demonstrate for every occupation and job role in the sector. The standards framework is driving the development of quality education products for our workforce and supporting employers in assessing which job roles an individual is qualified for. CIMSPA have developed Professional Standards for both Tutors and Assessors, these standards can be viewed on the tab below.
There is currently no membership category for Tutor and Assessor practitioners, who tutor and assess sport and physical activity qualifications, therefore CIMSPA have commissioned Sport Structure to pilot a route for existing Tutors and Assessors in the sector, in order to recognise their prior learning and experience and to meet the Professional Standards of Tutor and/or Assessor Practitioner.
The Royal Charter supports CIMSPA to be recognised as the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector, operating for public benefit through facilitating the development of regulatory and professional standards which help in shaping a respected, regulated and recognised sector.
The Royal Charter also allows CIMSPA to award Chartered Status to individuals who meet an occupational professional standard and have demonstrated their experience and impact as a professional in the sector. This is the highest level of recognition for individuals in the sector in the UK and signifies exemplar practice.
CIMSPA holds two long term strategic priorities:
To provide opportunities for young leaders to develop and succeed.
To provide leadership on the development and management of career pathways.
CIMSPA's vision and mission:
CIMSPA are the sector’s chartered professional development body. CIMSPA is committed to supporting, developing and enabling professionals and organisations to succeed in the sport and physical activity sector and, as a result, inspire our nation to become more active.
CIMSPA helps to nurture talent, develop careers, inspire professionalism and set clear regulatory standards for success, continuing the development of a modern, prosperous and respected sport and physical activity sector.
CIMSPA vision
Shaping a recognised, valued and inclusive sport and physical activity sector that everyone can be a part of.
CIMSPA mission
Through our work we will:
> Allow individuals to realise their potential by having a clear route into and through our sector
> Provide employers with the best people
> Ensure the availability of quality and relevant learning and development opportunities
> Be the lead organisation on sport and physical activity workforce policy
> Give the public increased confidence in a professional, respectable sector
